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UPSC Prelims 2023Question 47Ancient History

"Souls are not only the property of animal and plant life, but also of rocks, running water and many other natural objects not looked 'on as living by other religious sects."
The above statement reflects one of the core beliefs of which one of the following religious sects of ancient India?

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  1. (a)Buddhism
  2. (b)Jainism
  3. (c)Shaivism
  4. (d)Vaishnavism

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